Outside shots were in the Redwoods of Santa Cruz, California.
It's hard to spot but Alex's hazel eyes have changed to the color 'blue', after becoming enlightened.
The reason for a voice-over, is that many scenes were shot without a boom-stick. Crystal Gonzales had already flown back home, when the need for ADR was discovered.
Alex following the roach, under the sink, is a spin-off of Alice going down the rabbit-hole.
The bonfire scene was right next to Ted Rivera's house.